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Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Tamara Carey, APRN Oncology Surgical Care Team, High Risk Upper GI Clinic, UK Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 54 On this episode of Cancer Conversation we take a look at the the critical role played by Oncology Advanced Providers at the Markey Cancer Center.  Our goal is to clarify the responsibilities of a surgical oncology advanced provider and outlines the comprehensive care provided from pre-op through post surgical surveillance. Furthermore, she discusses her care for high-risk patients who may have genetic dispositions to cancer or existing risk factors. Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management Season 6, Episode 43 If you find the term 'Investing' to be daunting, this episode of Talking FACS might help you reframe the concept. We discuss the topic of investing in oneself by understanding and planning for retirement. Listeners will learn about different types of retirement plans, such as defined benefit and defined-contribution plans, and understand how to compare them when changing jobs. We discuss why planning for retirement is essential and what aspects, like health and long-term goals, to consider when planning. For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Facebook Page Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Ken

Host: Jennifer Hunter, PhD, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Assistant Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health and Lauren Batey, RD, Program Coordinator, Food As Health Alliance We delve into the topic of food as health, meeting health needs through food security. We discuss the crucial role that food choices play in chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol. We also address how food insecurity in Kentucky directly contributes to these diet-sensitive chronic conditions and why it's paramount to address this issue, especially in our local communities. Discover the mission, goals, and four pillars of the newly established Food is Health Alliance at the University of Kentucky. Learn how this alliance synergizes various aspects of nutrition, food, health, and agriculture across the Commonwealth to help individuals through food security and disease prevention. Also, find out

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Elizabeth Rhodus, PhD Sanders Brown Center on Aging and Amy Kostelic, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging Season 6, Episode 41 This episode starts with a profound conversation around brain health, emphasizing the importance of hydration, engagement, rest and the roles they play in brain performance. We explore disease and the implications of various brain functionality disorders. Learn about the critical concept of cognitive reserve and the value of life-enhancing experiences in constructing a dense neural network, serving as a potential defense against cognitive diseases. Our experts touch base on the importance of social engagement, sensation, and physical activities, shaping a holistic approach towards brain health. For more information, click the links below: Sanders Brown Center on Aging   Are you caring for someone with dementia?  

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 6, Episode 40 Dr. David Wiesenhorn, our Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, presents practical strategies for managing and understanding our screen time. He inspires listeners to take a moment of reflection and ask key questions such as: "Am I being mindful?", "Am I being kind?" and "Am I being constructive?" among others as we consider the time we spend on phones and other digital devices. These questions aid in promoting conscious use of digital devices, encouraging a healthier and more beneficial digital lifestyle. He also points out the research from Boston Children's Hospital's Digital Wellness Lab that throws light on the same. The episode nudges listeners to reevaluate their online habits, prioritize personal connections, and make choices that promote mental, emotional health. Tune in for s

Host: Jennifer Hunter, PhD, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Amber Bruce, LPATA, Art Therapist, UK Healthcare On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Amber Bruce provides insight into the unique mental health profession of art therapy, how it complements traditional psychotherapy methods, and how the process of creating art can help patients navigate and process their experiences, emotions, and mental health challenges during their cancer journey. Learn about the role of an art therapist in a hospital setting and how UK Healthcare, unlike many hospitals, provides this specialized resource. Discover the wide variety of artistic mediums used, the benefits for motor skills, and how each therapy session is tailored to meet the patient's unique needs from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Additionally, Amber shares information about the outpatient art therapy events that lead up to the Expressions of Courage event, a special gathering to celebrate

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Amy Kostelic, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging Season 6, Episode 39 "Kick Kentucky Cancer: Caring for those You Love" is an illuminating podcast episode presented by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for adult development and aging, ventures into the labyrinth of complexities around cancer and the crucial role caregivers play in assisting patients throughout the health crisis. The episode also calls attention to the unnerving cancer rates in the United States and highlights the "Kick Kentucky Cancer" program aiming to enlighten individuals about the cancer and its effective management. Explore the insights regarding a caregiver's responsibilities, tips on dealing with a cancer diagnosis, and advice on how to communicate with the healthcare team. The conversa

Host: Mindy McCulley, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Jeanne Badgett, Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment Season 6, Episode 38 Welcome to the "Talking FACS Podcast," your trusted source for expert knowledge simplified. In this episode, we're exploring the world of appliance purchasing with Senior Extension Associate, Jeanne Badgett, from the University of Kentucky's Family and Consumer Sciences Extension program. We uncover a wealth of crucial factors you need to consider that could drastically alter the final cost and long-term value of your investment. From understanding the principles of "need vs. want" and the importance of budgeting, to the art of comparison shopping and recognizing true value beyond brand names and prices, we equip you with the tools to make an informed choice. Our expert guest dissects the differences in purchasing in cities and rural areas, and highlights the benefits of buying

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky Guest: Anna Cason, Extension Associate for Nutrition and Health Season 6, Episode 37 Smoothies are a great way to start your day or satisfy midday munchies. Anna Cason joins Talking FACS to share strategies for building a better smoothie so you maximize nutrients and ease preparation woes.  Smoothies are also a great way for using up ingredients that are nearing their expiration date! Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel  

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of UK Alumni Career Services and Amy Gamblin, Associate Director of UK Alumni Career Services Season 6, Episode 36 Encore careers are an excellent opportunity to try something new or maybe something you have always wanted to do.  As we are living longer, the opportunity to have more than one career is a work path that many people are pursuing.  Listen as Caroline Francis and Amy Gamblin share strategies for ensuring that your encore career is successful. For more information visit the UK Alumni Association: Website Facebook Job Club

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Dr. Nathan Vanderford, Director, Appalachian Career Training in Oncology Program, Markey Cancer Center, Holly Burke, ACTION Program Coordinator, Abby Knoy and Caylee Caudill, ACTION Program student participants Cancer Conversations Episode 52 Kentucky has the greatest cancer burden in the country with the highest rates of new cases and deaths occurring in Appalachian Kentucky. The high rates of cancer are caused by health behaviors, such as tobacco use, and economic and social conditions, including poverty and insufficient healthcare infrastructure and access. Behind every cancer case lies individual stories of devastation. Cancer in Appalachia: A Collection of Youth-Told Stories is an anthology of fictional stories -- short stories and a few poems -- about cancer in Appalachian Kentucky. The stories were written by a group of high school and undergraduate students from Appalachian Kentuck

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Sheila Rentfrow, PhD, Kinship Program Coordinator | UK College of Social Work Season 6, Episode 35 Across the nation, nearly 2.7 million young people are being raised by relatives and Kentucky is estimated to have one of the highest kinship care rates in the country. The Kentucky Kinship Resource Center provides services to meet the unique needs of kinship providers across the Commonwealth. It's nationally recognized one-on-one peer support group, KY-KINS was named the 2023 Parent Group of the Year. Coming Soon:  Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference (click the image for additional information)   For more information about this topic: Kentucky Kinship Resource Center - University of Kentucky College of Social Work (uky.edu) UK Social Work Kinship Program certified, meeting critical state need - University of Kentucky College of Social Work (uky.edu) Investing in Kinship Families: KY-KINS Provides

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 6, Episode 34 Allowances can be excellent life skill building tools if parents put a bit of forethought into the process.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares many of the benefits of giving children allowances and strategies for helping them begin to develop financial management skills on a small scale. For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Facebook Page Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel  

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Sylvia Lovely, Founder of Connecting Our Voices and Dr. Amy Kostelic, Assistant Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging, Season 6, Episode 33 On this episode of Talking FACS our guests will help us understand the importance of keeping storytelling alive, not just our personal stories, but the stories that help build community and connectedness. For more information: Connecting Our Voices Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about this topic or any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel  

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of UK Alumni Career Services and Amy Gamblin, Associate Director of UK Alumni Career Services Season 6, Episode 32 Are you thinking about make a significant change to your career path? While many people change jobs from time to time, changing careers might induce nerves. Caroline Francis and Amy Gamblin, from University of Kentucky Alumni Career Services, join Talking FACS to share strategies for successfully making a career pivot. For more information visit the UK Alumni Association: Website Facebook Job Club

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Season 6, Episode 31 Baby-led weaning has grown in popularity in recent years, but what is it? Is it the right approach for me to help my baby transition to table food? Dr. Courtney Luecking joins the Talking FACS podcast to answer these questions and many more for parents who are on the brink of transitioning their infant to solid nourishment options. Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about this topic or any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Tammy Wigginton, Speech Language Pathologist, UK Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 51 Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing is a common complication in cancer patients and can be associated with the direct effects of the presence of a tumor, surgical resection of the cancer and/or the combined effects of chemo and/or radiation treatment. Tammy Wigginton, a board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders, shares guidance for recognizing the onset of symptoms and implementation strategies to prevent or mitigate dysphagia effects. Connect with the UK Markey Cancer Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey  

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management Season 6, Episode 30 How much do you know about what is in your credit file?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May shares information about ways you might be able to improve your file with a couple of short term alternative options. As she cautions, the best advice to anyone who wants a solid credit file, is to ensure that you pay bills on time and keep credit balances low. For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Facebook Page Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel

Host: Mindy McCulley, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Season 6, Episode 29 Many of the great thinkers of our time have said that "Knowledge is power!" When it comes to cannabis,  how much do you know? Dispelling myths and providing knowledge is Dr. Alex Elwick's goal for this episode of Talking FACS.  Connect with FCS Extension for assistance with this topic and others you hear about on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Lindi Campbell, Breath of Hope KY, Inc. Season 6, Episode 28 January is Radon Action Month. Experts say that lung cancer affects Kentuckians at rates 50% higher than the national average.  The second leading cause of lung cancer is radon.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Lindi Huffman shares her story as a lung cancer survivor who was not considered at risk for developing lung cancer because she was not a smoker.  She advocates for policy change to change the landscape of lung cancer causes in our state. For more radon information: Breath of Hope KY, Inc. Radon in Kentucky (video) Radon QuickFacts  Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments Kentucky's Radon Program Radon Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   Connect with FCS Extension for assistance with this topic and others you hear about on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK F